Ephesians 5:10 net — trying to learn what is pleasing to the Lord.

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"trying to learn what is pleasing to the Lord."

— Ephesians 5:10, NET Bible

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Ephesians 5:10 in Other Translations

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KJV
“Proving what is acceptable unto the Lord.”
King James Version · Read this chapter in KJV
ASV
“proving what is well-pleasing unto the Lord; ”
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WEB
“proving what is well pleasing to the Lord.”
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DRB
“Proving what is well pleasing to God.”
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BBE
“Testing by experience what is well-pleasing to the Lord;”
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KJVA
“Proving what is acceptable unto the Lord.”
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Ephesians 5 — Context

Therefore do not be sharers with them,

for you were at one time darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live like children of light–

for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness, and truth–

trying to learn what is pleasing to the Lord.

Do not participate in the unfruitful deeds of darkness, but rather expose them.

For the things they do in secret are shameful even to mention.

But all things being exposed by the light are made visible.

Ephesians 5:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ephesians 5:10 say?

Ephesians 5:10 in the NET Bible reads: “trying to learn what is pleasing to the Lord.”

Where is Ephesians 5:10 in the Bible?

Ephesians 5:10 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Ephesians, chapter 5, verse 10.

Who wrote Ephesians?

Ephesians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle (from Roman imprisonment). It was written c. AD 60–62.

What is the book of Ephesians about?

Ephesians is the church's great song of God's plan — Father, Son, and Spirit working from before the foundation of the world to gather one new people in Christ. Chapters 1–3 lay the doctrine, chapters 4–6 work out the life that flows from it, ending in the armor of God.

What are the major themes of Ephesians?

Ephesians explores themes including Grace, Unity in Christ, New Humanity, Spirit-Filled Life, Spiritual Warfare. These themes shape the meaning and context of Ephesians 5:10.

What translation should I read Ephesians 5:10 in?

Ephesians 5:10 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Ephesians 5:10?

Ephesians 5:10 reads (NET): “trying to learn what is pleasing to the Lord.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Ephesians 5:10 net — trying to learn what is pleasing to the Lord.

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